Eartha Kitt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 17, 1927 |
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| Died | December 25, 2008 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | North, South Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Eartha Kitt's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Singer, actress, dancer, and for her roles in 'Batman' (as Catwoman) and the hit single 'Santa Baby.' |
Intro
Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist. Renowned for her distinctive singing voice and charismatic stage presence, Kitt gained international fame for her recordings, cabaret performances, and roles in film and television. Known for songs like 'Santa Baby,' she also portrayed Catwoman in the 1960s television series 'Batman.' Her career spanned six decades, earning her critical acclaim and cultural significance.
Early Life & Background
Eartha Kitt had a challenging childhood, born in the rural South to a sharecropping mother of African-American and Cherokee descent. She was raised in poverty and later moved to Harlem, New York, after being abandoned by her mother. In Harlem, she was taken in by an aunt and attended the High School of Performing Arts.
Career Highlights
- Released popular songs such as 'Santa Baby,' 'C'est Si Bon,' and 'Let's Do It.'
- Played Catwoman in the original 1960s 'Batman' television series.
- Starred in Broadway and cabaret shows, earning Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award nominations.
- Appeared in films including 'St. Louis Blues' (1958) and 'Boomerang' (1992).
- Voice role as Yzma in Disney's 'The Emperor's New Groove' (2000) and its sequels.
Trivia
- Eartha Kitt was blacklisted in the United States after making anti-Vietnam War statements at a White House luncheon in 1968.
- She is fluent in four languages.
- Her unique voice was described as a 'sex kitten purr.'
FAQs
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Eartha Kitt was born the 17 January 1927.
North, South Carolina, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 17th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1927 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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